The abrupt decision by Donald Trump to immediately withdraw troops from Syria continues raising eyebrows and red flags. Thursday the president tweeted, “Russia, Iran, Syria & many others are not happy about the U.S. leaving, despite what the Fake News says.” This tweet didn’t hold up well because just a short time later Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed his satisfaction (watch above) with Trump’s move. The New York Times reports:

Speaking at his annual news conference, which typically runs for several hours, Mr. Putin said he broadly agreed that the Islamic State had been defeated in Syria. “Donald’s right, and I agree with him,” Mr. Putin said.

The Russian leader expressed skepticism, however that American forces would actually withdraw, as the United States had announced a pullout from Afghanistan by 2014 but still has forces in that country today.

Russia’s embassy echoed this on Twitter.

Putin also said, “As for defeating ISIS, I do generally agree with the president.” Someone may want to remind Trump that he said the terror group was “defeated” though. He is contradicting himself today, as he portrays ISIS as a viable threat.

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